Pole mounting



Oct. 8, 1929. w, s Y 1,730,754

POLE MOUNTING Filed July 2, 1928 ESLJ Ecmi- Patented Oct. 8, 1929 UNITED STATES 'FICVE.

ALBERT W. BEN SLEY, OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND POLE MOUNTING Application filed July 2,

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in pole mountings and the primary object thereof is to provide a mounting of improved construction which enables the pole to be secured in position in a more economical and expeditious manner, and efiectively held or supported against movement.

While the invention aims to provide a mounting especially applicable to poles having decayed bases, nevertheless same is equally applicable to the securement of new poles.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a side elevation of the invention applied to a pole;

Figure 2 is a front elevation, and

Figure 3 and Figure 4 are sections taken on lines 3-3 and H of Figure 1.

In proceeding in accordance with the presout invention, aconcrete base 1 is employed which is preferably of cylindrical form and substantially the diameter of the pole 2. The base is provided with reinforcing rods 3, and has a plate 4 embedded therein near its top,

the plate having an eye bolt 5, secured thereto, the bolt being disposed at approximately the center of a groove 6, which latter is formed in the top of the base and extends thereacross. Preferably, a pipe or bar 7, is

embedded in the base adjacent the lower end thereof and extends diametrically across the base and is pivoted at its ends to the ends of a pair of winglike side members 8, which latter embrace the base and the pole at diametrically opposite sidesthereof.

The side members 8, are provided with lateral reinforcing or strengthening flanges 9 and have their lower ends 10, ofsubstantially semi-circular form so as to conformably en- 4 gage about the base. Curved tie-rods or bolts 11, provided with nuts 12, engage through perforations provided therefor in the flanges 9 and function to securely clamp the side members against the concrete base and the pole. As many of these tie-rods may be employed as desired.

Preferably the upper end portions 13 of the side members are extended or offset inwardly at- 14, so as to seat on the upper end .1928. Serial No. 289,767.

thus more effectively grasp or grip the pole.

In operation, thepole if an old and damaged one, is cut-off at the line of decay, and the concrete base isset in position,- or may previously have been so set. In setting the base, the eye bolt 5, provides a convenient anchorage for a chain which is operated by a derrick or otherwise. The pole, after the setting of the base, is seated on the latter, and finally the tie rods or bloltsll, are applied. Should the pole be of a'diameter at its base greater than that of the concrete base, then same may be reduced in diameter by trimming or chipping.

The curved ends 10 of the side members 8 are loosely pivoted to the bar 7 and due to the fact that said ends are curved and of narrow width and contact with the base at but two spaced points, the upper ends of the members 8 can spring outwardly in addition.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a pole mounting, a concrete base, a transverse rod embedded in the base near the bottom of the base, side members having curved lower ends pivoted at their ends to the rod, and means to clamp the side members against the base and the pole.

2. In a pole mounting, a concrete base, a pair of side members having curved lower ends embracing the base, means connected to the ends of said curved ends of the side members topivotally connect same to the lower portion of the-base, and means to clamp the saild members to and against the base and the po e.

3. In a pole mounting, a base, a pair of integral opposed side members pivoted at their lower ends to and movable to engage against the periphery of the base and having ofiset'upper portions formed to clamp the pole and to overlie the base, and means to clamp the offset portions of the members to the pole.

4. In a pole mounting, a concrete base having a transverse groove in its top end formed to provide a seat for the lower end of a pole, an anchoring element embedded in the base and disposed below said top end, and an eye bolt connected to said element and having the eye thereof disposed within the groove and below the plane of said top end.

5. In a pole mounting, a base, a pair of integral opposed side members disposed over the periphery of the base, means to pivotally connect the lower ends of the members to the base at points considerably below the top of the base, the upper ends of the members extending above the top of the base and formed to engage a pole, and means to clamp the upper ends of the members against the pole.

6. In a pole mounting, a base, a pair of opposed integral side members disposed over the periphery of the base, a pole seated at its lower end on the top end of the base, means to movably connect the lowerends of said members to the base at points considerably below the top of the base, the upper ends of the members extending above the top of the base and being inwardly offset to overlie the top end of the base and to grip the pole, and means to clamp the said upper ends of the members against the pole.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto' signed my name to this specification.

ALBERT W. BENSLEY. 

